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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared toy N. W. Seal. M. D.
Humous why It should le used Instead of any other treat
ment in ul! Febrile affections :
I t .—Economy of Time.— As only ane-stemth
i.l the ordinary time is required to effect n cure.
td.—Rconomy of Money. —As it c t but one
dollar.
3rd.—Economy of Feeling.— As it saves the
suffering of h long sickness and tho consequent treat
ment ; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, anti the pain of
long confinement; bnt little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in Its effects.
II It.— Economy of Thoußtot. — As when
known, it will remove nil dread aud anxiety at present
• xisting, respiting febrile affections; particularly while
a deux friend is sick.
3t to.— Economy of Heal t to.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
-el)Ject to lie Pillowed hy chronic disease.
IK ll. — Economy of Lite. —As the cure iselfc Cted
before and without reducing iho patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes aud persons in ail condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the lirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to coses which have been subject
i ito or have become reduoed, corresponding of con iso
•o the nutnro of the case at the timo it is first admioin
tcreti.
-Vs this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hail
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude th y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trilling
-a little cold, which gave alarm—it could iiovo been
nothing of cenucqueuce—lt would havs passed off with
out anything—that medicine li id imefloct.” The general
impression on tho subject of fever is such, tliut thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as mull think at all; and it is unt until
the individual lias witnessed many cases that he can fully
realise the truth; and even then liu may conclnds thorn
all very t. iftiug cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus succosstnl in perhaps hundreds of coses, must
expect that there will o.lsos occur Where thoro is some
organic or local cause so groat as to require particular
attention, or though success ul iu reducing tho IVver,
it will again rise as the influence of the “Fluid” passes
ell', as the exciting cause may still exist, ll is to guard
against disappointment hi such cases that I have given
and frequently refer to wliatl have cailod a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fever* In General*
On this subject I wish to ho fully understood. Jly the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend nil febrile affections to
which the human fiame is subject, Including sninll jinx
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arisa by a great
variety of causes, and In quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types:
yet ull are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that O! uflduo excitement iu tlm circulatory and
nervous systems—lnducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tho pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, he.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion T
advance, I quote from tho celebrated “ref. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the“l*rinci
pies and Practice of Physic” is a text liouk in many of
our nr heal colleges, and consequently statu lard authority.
On page 834, he says:—“Wo hoar continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fover spo
ken of. Ily the public, Typhus Fever, lJraln Fover,
bilious Fover, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Jtc. And systematic writers are to tho full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Oastro-Kiiterlc, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all Ibis sub-division, is bail and hurtful. It
encourages a dispoßitioi already too prevalent, to pro
scribe lor u disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can ho relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even tho most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to tho same causo.”
The above is a great fact, ono worthy of remembrance
aud I would imprest on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling you sell about a “ name;” if yon Lave
fover, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
Tiiis assertion is no hypothesis based en closet, specula
tious or visions of uiiud, but on experience at the bed
side of tile sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands oi cases
(by utyself aud others; under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates, bear this in mind,
and treat at ouco without regard to name, and rest,
assured you will soon bo freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous levers. Hut as cases may huve be
come developed before the “Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible tbs proper course to be pursuod in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules
and “ Synopsis” will tie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
Hubs important to be oi.. din all easts in using the
Xegatfte i-.tectrir Ttuid.
Ist. It should bo given in throe or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not ut
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always he'free ventilation in the
sick room,) not attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when ft
begins to rise again, should such ho the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When flic fever begins to subside, patients must
be loft perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not be questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt locouverse, road or tukoauy exercise whatever,
till their men natural feelings, Independent of ull extra
neous influences, induce, them to rise or speak; uor
should uuy conversation bo allowed iu their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but bo lelt
quid to all intents aud purposes.
6tli. Fluids should be allowed, wltilo giving it us
plentifully, and as long os the patient desires and no
longer; they may cou-ist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold oc warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
titlr. Should patients experience uny oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness utter tho fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lomonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or sonto other stimulant; or the lace and
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF 1)08E8.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ 12 to 30
6 “ 10 “ “ “0 to 50 “
“ 3 “ Ift half to a teaspoon fill.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in (he prime of life;
uor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
Tlivr* is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
eliiltlreu require more than adults in proportion.
ID observing the t Love directions, the medicine will
bo found agreeable in all of its effects, (he expectations
of the most saugniuo realized, aud mauv perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, tlnit
tile full benefit of tho medicine may bo obtained, ami
not on account of auy actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
lllllous oi- Hrmlltrnt Fever.
Give a toaaponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) onco in
two hours, till the fover is evidently pasting ofl; this
constitutes the whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
“ Kules.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms, or known local testing causes, they should bs
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case tho b wds are particularly constipated
or confined, give a char tic (no auxiliaries) with the
first portion; they inust ho openvd or the fover may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is lot particularly susceptible
to the iufiucnce of medicine—uut easily operated on hy
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoousful
may ho given at first with advantage, aud even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the sqrfltcu with water at nn agreeable
temperature, tho ■ aline wash, vinegar or spirit* and
w ater, Iu these difficult rums, will afford relief and aid
tho medicine much iu taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoousful and repeat every two hour* til]
the pules becomes more hill aud soft, then only a tea
•poonful, to he discontinued ns the fever subsidoi. As
tlio bowels are generally confined, and it Is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate In this disease,
uo time should be lost to got them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluiu” and repeat a muy bo neces
sary till it operaP s; enemas (injections) may also bo
used to advantage; also, mustard to tho extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to tho head. Quiniue may be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers arc all of one character, differing
mainly In degree, lining ali of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general givat,i on , thoro is
no practice! use In separating them— at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. In those l-w levers w hen
fu.ly developed. a little patience will be required: still
coropmanvelylntie. as they frequently run weeks under
C i’ mmon m ‘* ttn vv>t. while with this hm a few dnvs
-• —sw ■
; m m lt 'imi*- D r‘n t sl *oula be commenced—which may
immediately follow anv other without detriment— with
a teaspoonful of- Fluid’- every two hours, till the p„
2vl ar u* r ln *to he eon tin tied
wee in six or eight hoars till th. fever entirely subsides.
In laid cases, from three to five grains each of rjuimne ;
mid t t/tsicum (Coyeiina popper; or some toqic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. The
bowels should be kept gently open, and small portions
of soma Isrpatut should bo given occasionally, even i
though the bowels should be very loose. Thu patient
should be sustained by nourishing and muciffigeuuus
drinks —such as aro in common use in such cases.— i
Where ttie skill is very dry, sponging the surface as di- |
reeled iu bilious fever, will be found udvuuUigcuun.
Tonies should bo used during convalescence, in all eases ,
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Given teaspoonful of the “Fluid” every two hours, |
with a wine-gliwsful ora strong decoction oi tmnetet; or
half tho quantity may be given every hour till relieved, !
then, at longer Intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should be given wurm till the violent
symptoms aro allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to lie applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently Open.
V ariola, Varioloid, Uubeoia ami kcaria
linn.; or Small Pox, Tai lolold, Jlcaslcs,
anil Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases arc attended with lover, which
in fact is tbs moat prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Reiaernbur
never wait to learn tlio ‘'name,” whether it is one or the
other, or wither, as they ali commence with freer, but
treat it at onco; govern tlio fever and there will be no
trouble; thoro will b but little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is am w idea, und doubtless
will bo regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small jsix, If treated as
I direct, will be. cat short; attended witli hut little erup
tion ; little or no pitting, aud that t here is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On lids i will stake
not only uiy reputation, but ad that i hold must dear ;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously qnoted. He says, page 374:
“You muy aliute tlio force of tlio eruptive lover, and
keep down, It is believed, tho number of the, pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Hereto the admission that it mny
be done. I nave not only proven It maybe, but has
bem done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. See tho account appended.
(live a teaspoonful or more, according to. the urgency
of tho case, with a doso of salts or castor oil; repeat ttie
Fluid once In two hours if necessary, nntil the feversnb
lides —though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should ho given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tlio fever unuer control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, und the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tonguo
and faucus wero so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and ho was cured by dropping tho
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till ho could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all affirming symptoms disappeared. Tho swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in übout twelve hours by tho Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tlio throat frequently, it is doubtless tho
best yargtc In all such caeca.
Puerperal >.’ Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlio mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readim-Ss, as to seem
to boos little consequence. A single dose or two of a
tcospoouful, almost in .arialdy giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm ~ si be entertained, as the
Fluid wi,(l arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in otticr cases.
Tlio bowels of course should i*o attended to.
Iu counectiun with tills subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tlio ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform chcm of tho happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing und
southing effect deprives tho labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will bo relieved at once hy a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
urn cold tuk at a delicate time, is easily relieved hy
its use; In short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medic! no known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlio whole system, removing all excitability
and it liability of the nervous os well us tho circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, bat it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tile treat
ment as much as possible I give under this head general
directions lor all coses. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition culled tevor, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tho
name it may bo or ought to tic called, it should be giv eu
wherever ur whenever it exists; yet it cannot Lie ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed in order to effect u
permanent euro.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
lie appropriate means, und these aoltuld bo given while
giving the “Fluid,” and iu connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will thou be lost. As the -,Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, f call ull elsuauxiliary treatment.
if the bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate In due time, repeat the doso; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to lio good for
that complaint, though if caused hy irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
;m.iu ur iiitlHiiniiatiiui. uglify some atimulaiiiqr liuiniunt,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations ol'hitter ~erbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet iu cold water, to tlio part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, ov some cooling application, and bathe
tlio feet in hot water; if tho fevor is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at au agreeablo temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar ami water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tho medi
cine iu takiug effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if the pationt has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, In absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tho patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on tho stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tho
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” nud a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlio
“Fluid” at the same time a“ directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you caunet realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at the case
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant hy
cathartics, Ac,, as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found Bo such necessity
when using the Fluid, aud to bo fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Cat hart lc*>— Articles that purge or operate on the
bow els, such as castor oil, suits, senna, any of the roots
or harks, nnd many pills, autihilious, Ac.; anything
known to be good tor such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation aud secretions generally.
Any of tho articles depended on hy the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tlio “Fluid” or while the system is under its iu
iluencc. And ono may choose calomel—auother, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllin—tho fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice ami be suc
cessful.
Tonic*.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
sei or thorougliwort is ono of tho best used in fevers.
Astringent*.—Such as check the action of tho
’oowels. Luudiiuuui and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulant*.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences aro all more
or less stimulating. These are tho only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but tlio Negative Electric Fluid is a bot'or “ dia
phoretic,” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“ sedative” than known In the materia medica.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tlio results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on tlio
Pnekctsltip Duchess D'Orlenn*.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificate*:
Wo, the undersigned, certify to the following viz—
We took passage ou tlio packeudiip Duchess d’Orleans
tapt llutton, tlieu lying iu the port of Havre, France’
and bound for New York. Bhc sailed ou tile fith of 4m
gust, 1831, wRh over a hundred souls on hoard, mostly
emigrants. A few day* after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke ut*i among the emigrants, They were all ;
treated by tile physician In charge, Dr. N. IV. Seat w ith
new feme Iv oflils own. which he call- Negative ’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it Iu a few hours, and curing
In a very short time. 8
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine davs.
there were about eighty cases of small pox. some fever
Ac., an J not a single death. All were cured with nnu’
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used bv Dr. Seat ou the oc
casion, possesses taunt unable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile a.Tectl >ns being controlled w ith
so much ro.—, promptness and certainty, or so little
Iron hie to the nurse. A crowded ship, it long paseage,
sm ul pox and fever on hoard, and not death: The I
foot speaks for itself
Signed,
*;• I’. Farm, 84 Pt'ftrJ street, New York.
K. G. Vkvu. “ “ < >.
3. A. PkNormandy, Beaver countv. Peun,
T. A. DeNormaxdt, East Liverpool. Ohio.
~ . Cabin Passengers.
The above statement Is correct.
” • 3. Hutton, Commander.
v x. u . .co Mamton, First Mate.
New Y ork, Aug., 1862.
, , N. W. Star, M. D.
Address order* to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
Now Principle ! New .Remedy! No l J oisoti!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Uit Antidote to Malaria;
L’OK THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied hy Typhoid feytup- _
tons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Bliip
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and ull other forms of disease
“which have a common origin jn
MJALiAItIA OH MIASMA.
riMIEcE diseases are common to many localities of the
United State*; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Dint or V\ cut, they all equally spring from the
sum.’ liiffismul cause. The great vu) iety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex. constitution -and habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is tho same, they will ail equally yield to areinedy
that is competent to overcome or remove tliut cause.
By (lio laws of Nature, every principle bus its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All ilalaria,
.whether arising from Marshes, stagnant water, decompo
sition of annual nnd vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, to the same in character and effect; is a poi
son limiting in tho atmosphere, causing disease to all w ho
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there ia in the preparation before us, ottered to
the public.
Ttoc Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralize* the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
it will instantly chock the ague in persons who have
suffered tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing it* use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected; the patient contin
uing free from the Sotnplalnt for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malnria should make its use again necessary.
in its operation upon tho poison in the system, it will
immediately relievo all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and wlieu the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility aud Siight Sweats,
which so often follow tlio administration of other nude
eines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use F’ever and Ague may be banished from
every family aud class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and nil laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Prevent ive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since tho introdfictlbn of the CUKE in every part of
tile United States, its success has been so complete nnd
unvarying as to have fully proved tlicso assertions in
favor of Its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources cf
science had been taxed ill vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what, was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisohou* or destructive
drugs, such us Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, &c.
The effects of those are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects jre superudded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should bo particularly
careful about using uny secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may he taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Wortlxy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessncss,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to evei y bottle :
New York, June 11, 1355.
“I have made a chemical examination oi Rhodes’F’ever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it. uor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the takiug of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlio one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tho diseases being produced by one anl
the same cause, and therefore Ll, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in u violent
uttack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tho poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autihilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must re taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of ono or more bottles of tlie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms: for the vapor rising from tlio medicine,
aud also tlio air wafted across, or circulated over tlie
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to u degree commensurate itli its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tho Cure should likewise he
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ F’ever and Aoue Cure’ blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of tho
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. ‘J'heße
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tlie proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, K. I,
F’or sale in Columbus i>y
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman,
New Orleans. Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
U AVK received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such nn excitement ut the
North among tho Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it aw being far superior to auy
Cherry •Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expoctorunt con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Burk, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Ouleans. April . 1856.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remediesfor Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills. Piasters. Liniments, icc., that are
daily brought to their notice through tho newspapers bv
way cf advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to‘use one that contains articles of
Rsti Use In Po/moiiery Diseases. 1 urn conscious that in
bo doiug, I am acting most unprofessinnully. and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of M,'diclue. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin. Mjs.. May 1, ISM.
0. 0. Woodman— Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased’ with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. I
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the hearer. Respectfully,
W. 81. Mason, M. 1).
This preparation bus attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
roughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the tliront
will probably he preferred to any other ottered to the
public. A* an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also he found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper lone.
Remember that this is u, e on | v Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of. and recommended by the leadin'*
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money ref unded. >Vo guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
•^“Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON & CO., Columbus. Oa.,
„ . Only agents for this county.
February 6
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS I
Bu* w hat the President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
ol .Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Favor and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Lolis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1850.
HAYING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given hy the celebrated chemist Dr. J. It. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curp nor Strychnine, aud having received numerous ap
plicatieus for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr.
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents us this city, who have inva
l ialily been cured by it, and to whom 1 can am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
t lie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Pread’t of Pharmaceutical Society us Missouri.
llnd ttoc Ague for Twelve Year* !
I’royidence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who line not been fre e from Jfever aud
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, nnd as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF’, Apothecary.
70 Hot tie* Perform 70 Cure*.
Constantins, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1856.
Jami:s A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
au order to Ames A Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever und Ague Cure, ithassold like “ llotCakcs,”
anil I have only two bottles on hand. Ono reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a buttle and tuld them to try
it, aud if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but tho man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottle* Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Me. J ames A. Rhodes— Dear Sir —The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which wo have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Y'errington.
Its sale will only lie equalled by Dio number of F’ever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottle* Perform 19 Cure*.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about live bottles left. I give it to them at first,
•if no cure no pay.’ although I was not authorized hy
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, aud as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward me one gloss of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will he
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send mo a
receipt. Ship the curejto me as soon as you can—there
novel- lias been as much Chills and F’ever since I lived in
the State, as at presont. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
‘A 1 Bottle* Perform A1 Cure*.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the F’ever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by usiug only ono
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
, Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the Benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Istkmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal ..grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur medicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of today’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We arc not in the habit of pulling medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
i very case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Bowishi/ro,
Aid. Sept. 1.
Evidence from n Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, — Hear Sir — l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Aguo Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, &c. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of which I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
‘THe Crowning Glory
of the Core is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or anv form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cnru is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEt!. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLTN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlin. Thomas &’Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. k Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
_____ Agent at Upliaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, 31. D., Ktw York,
Being an Original Discovery, Involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system culled
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL. ~
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS!,
Importers and Joliliers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &c.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
Ilonse, NF.W YORK.
New York. January 1. 1850.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
HAVE ordered from Now York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10ii instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
AUCTION & COMMISSION BU I
HPHE undersigned having purchased the in, “ SS ’ ’
-L Austin, in the firm of Harrison, ‘'unlnTu un ’ “‘ 1
will continue tlio ustm A McCieW,
Auctin, Commission, Negro Broke,
and Forwarding Business,
under the name and style of ’
db JVxt-f a.-r.., r T
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and G 1 R ru ..TT' 6 ’® 5 ,
and pledge themnslves to a prompt and faiffifui
to all business committed to their care “ ul ‘“fouuoa
their personal attention to the sale of feiv ” 1
Negroes- Merchandize, and Prod,
Having ample facilities at command, thev imT,
to make Liberal Advances on Noere.es „„.i *l*l :>reo
of every description. n, ‘ d **h:)n<hre
attention given to Administrm
Executors sales. CHARLES il!fifS\‘” fc I
October 19, 1865. ly _ ALLEN C. McGkhee K ’
D. B. THOMPSON t 0.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Genre’
Wholesale and Retail Dealer g 14 ’
/ lUOKINU STOVES of all sizes and vurioii dkTs .
V,/ patterns: FORCE and LIFTING Pl'MPs tv 6 -’-
l.eaet Pipe. Hollow Ware, Brittanls and Plan KHwhi
islied Wares, Cutlery, nnd House Ftirni*hi'ne'V i Sfe
Goods generally, and manufacturers of “ a ’
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE
January 20. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE
(THUS House is located on Lookout
1 Mountain, at an elevation of thin- A > ij&|l ’
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- ffilT O
nery not surpassed by auy in the Uui-B i r
ted States, and 1111 atmosphere purewSSfaHslSsk
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure. hearnTT, 1
comfort, beauty aud grandeur of a natural secnei v ‘‘
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOlWnri 1 -
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE ‘W Vm?
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE is .. . 1
any place can boast of. ’ ’ * 0,1
The Mountain is easy of access, being onlv live 1 1
from Chattanooga, ami Horses. Buggies air'l Hacks ■
always in readiness to convey visitors and their''bsem,
toils summit, where their imaginations will he t!
met aud their wants well cured for.
The House will be opened on the Ist o? June „,,,i
ed Ist of October.
GEO. VV. ASHBURX, Proprietor
April 22, 1856. L. M. ANSLEY, Worh^foufl',,/
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
r| this method of notifying tlieir friends ami c ,.
X tomers that they have sold their Stock of Gm,.,,,.;
to Messrs. ‘ ”
IIICDX), PREER CO.
who will in future conduct their business nt <,ur old
stand, nnd will always he prepared to furnish evervcl,--’
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tlio most favorable terms to their customers and anv
of our friends and former patrons. We take, great ill.
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, anil /,
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall siill continue the
Waretoowse nncl Commission Business
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give ournudi
viiled attention to tho COTTON and COMMISSION 1H
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfnc
tion to all wlio may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ua., May 10, 1850. 1111
COOKING, OFFICE,
AND PAKIiOR STOVES.j&jj^
TIN WARM.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
A large assortment always 011 hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office
It. M. ALDWORTH,
Columbus, Sept. 17, 1855. dCm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the busi
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-A ■.
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching. nndlMv
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style nud with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 185 G.
15 HE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
. will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tlie
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plant
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history el
tho Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and rvudt-i
----that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become the Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readt-i*.
emphatically, that in future tlie Cotton Planter slioll is
sue promptly’ by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition el
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in tlie triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “will take n<
step backward” its progress is onward and upwuni to the
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, ami
by the members of tlie Society, that the Planters an.l
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ex
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ala
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
be unfettered in the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of tlie South,
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufac
ture* and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the. Amiri
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve the’ Soil and tlie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many ui
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons on
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction nml
profit.
Every family in tlie country, wliatavcr nisy lie their
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: be
cause there is no reading matter published to tlie world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profita
blc in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good apt i
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will be
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will lie sustained, •
heretofore, by iigentleman of practical experience, .'n.
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
Ouo copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ o DO
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubsor Agricultural Societies. 10U copies Vo 00
All communications, cither for tlie columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, must
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lock land I’ost Cilice.
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the velum* •-
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Stab
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will pleaso direct to Locklaud, Ala.
JIELICK & CO’S.
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to select
from, suited to every class and condition.
Ueutleinen's Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND BlG®’
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way -
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and otln"’ ‘day ‘
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by stnpi lllu
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their go*-’ 1 ’
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Bad
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery Rond,
at an expense, for transportation l>y Dray between tlie-e
points, of
75 cents j>er Ton (3000) lbs.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, ns the Museog.*
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ton
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible for nd
loss or damage, as nniv be ascertained by reference 11
Bell & Cos., Josiah Morris, and It. T. Thom, Montgomery
Ala. Refer. In Columbus. Ga.. to R. Patten and John 1
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith,
july 31 jj
BACON.
Gn IIHDS. cholc*- Bacon—hog round. Just reeeiv, i
-w*J and for sale at the lowest figures, by
March 15. QUNBY i <*>■
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VITXK lot of Scotch Herrings just received ands *
sale at 42 Broad street, by ...
February 8. ‘ CKLLA A TU"M-*’
HAVANA CIGARS. „ L . t .
10 flflfl ‘"'ELECT Brands HAVANA
I -w,’ ” “ f just received on consignment, am- f">
by J. T. SCOTT.
May 18. 141 Hn-.d Sti'j t
GAB FITTING. ,
GA? FITTING in all its branches promptly nttm i
to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS. Ac. Ac.
June 10. 3m R. M. ALDWORTH-
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Poet Onu